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Pennsylvania Civics Test Answers for the 2025 Citizenship Test
This Pennsylvania citizenship test guide focuses on the answers USCIS expects to vary by where you live. Review Harrisburg, Governor Josh Shapiro, and the current senators here, then use the lookup section to find the right House member for your address.
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Fast review
Four answers to have ready
Capital
Harrisburg
Stable state answerOne senator
John Fetterman
Also accepted: David McCormickRepresentative
Depends on your district
17 possible House districtsWhy local facts matter
The national test still asks where you live
On the 2025 civics test, some answers depend on your state. For Pennsylvania, that includes the governor, the state capital, one current senator, and your U.S. representative.
Start with fixed answers
Lock in the state capital and the governor before adding names that can change.
Choose one senator
USCIS asks for one senator, so pick the name you can say most confidently out loud.
Confirm your district
Finish with your House representative because that answer depends on your current address.
District-aware answer
Find Your U.S. Representative
Your U.S. representative depends on where you live inside Pennsylvania. Use the district lookup below to practice the correct House answer for your part of the state.
District lookup
17 districtsNeed help finding your district? Use the House district finder
Interview practice
Practice these four Pennsylvania questions
Answer them out loud the way you would answer a USCIS officer.
Governor
Who is the governor of Pennsylvania now?
Expected answer: Josh Shapiro
Say the governor name clearly, the same way you would answer in the interview.
Capital
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Expected answer: Harrisburg
Use the capital city only.
One senator
Who is one of Pennsylvania's U.S. senators now?
Expected answer: John Fetterman
Another correct answer is David McCormick.
Representative
Name your U.S. representative in Pennsylvania.
Expected answer: Answer depends on your current address or congressional district.
Use the lookup section below. If you already know your district, start with District 1.
Before interview day
Answers can change
Use this page as your Pennsylvania civics review sheet, then re-check current officials before your interview. Source links are included below for recent changes.
Common questions
FAQ
These are the follow-up questions applicants usually ask when they start reviewing state-specific answers.
Who is the governor of Pennsylvania now for the citizenship test?
If USCIS asks this in your interview, the current governor answer for Pennsylvania is Josh Shapiro. This is one of the answers applicants should re-check close to interview day because governors can change after elections, resignations, or appointments.
What is the capital of Pennsylvania for the civics test?
If USCIS asks this in your interview, the capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. Capitals are stable facts, but they still matter because USCIS may ask the question exactly as "What is the capital of your state?"
Who is one of Pennsylvania's U.S. senators now?
If USCIS asks this in your interview, one correct senator answer is John Fetterman or David McCormick. Either name works because USCIS asks for one senator, not both, but it helps to know both names for review.
How do I find my U.S. representative in Pennsylvania?
If USCIS asks this in your interview, your House answer depends on your address, not just your state. Pennsylvania currently has 17 congressional districts, so use a ZIP code or address lookup when available, or choose your district in the fallback tool on this page.
Practice the real interview, not just the answer list
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Verification
Sources
Use the official references below if you want to confirm a recent change yourself.